Monthly Archives: September 2019
The Importance of Visiting a Doctor After a Car Accident
According to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Florida has over 17 million drivers. And unfortunately, many drivers eventually end up in an accident on one of the many scenic roads in the Sunshine State. The DMV has also reported that in 2018 alone, there were almost 400,000 car accidents. Accidents are stressful when… Read More »
The Tragic Implications of Motorcycle Accidents and Why They Can Lead to Such Tragic Results
The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently reported that one motorcyclist is lucky to be alive after his speeding bike went out of control on Interstate 75 near U.S. 27, before the vehicle collapsed and slid about 100 feet. The motorcyclist was apparently wearing a helmet but was not wearing protective clothing. Motorcycle accidents are… Read More »
A Recent Example of the Tragic Implications of Nursing Home Negligence
The American population is aging and more and more people are finding family members or themselves in nursing homes in their later years. As an indication of this growing industry, there were over 15,000 nursing homes here in the United States as of 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control. However, making the… Read More »
Understanding the Impact of Drowsiness on Driving
Whether it was due to stress, a long day, or chronic insomnia, we have all had a sleepless night or two. But unfortunately, life doesn’t stop just because you didn’t get a good night’s rest and that means there are places you have to go regardless. However, when tired drivers get behind the wheel,… Read More »
Avoiding Rear-End Accidents
Many people think rear-end collisions amount to nothing more than nuisances. And many times, these accidents, which occur when the driver of a vehicle crashes into the vehicle that is driving ahead of him or her, are minor. However, in other contexts these collisions can be very dangerous. The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently… Read More »
Drugged Driving in Florida
We hear a lot about drunk driving and how it causes serious and fatal car accidents. However, not much is mentioned about drugged driving, which is just as prevalent of a problem in many states. Florida is no exception. About one-third of those who fail sobriety tests in Florida are under the influence of… Read More »
Protect Your Loved One From Nursing Home Neglect
When your family member suffers from a medical condition that requires 24/7 care, you may not be able to care for them. After all, people have jobs, families and other obligations. Therefore, you may decide that a nursing home is best. The staff members are supposed to be trained professionals who can give your… Read More »
Texting and Driving – What We Have Learned in the First Month of Florida’s New Ban on Texting While Driving
As of July 1, the state of Florida implemented a new texting and driving law that is intended to change how drivers operate in the future. Now that the law has been in place for over a month, we can begin to recognize some of the differences between the old law and the new… Read More »